Real Madrid meet a tough Lepzig on Wednesday night for the 2nd Matchday of Champions League in the group F. The team managed to get the three points even why It was difficult to compete with the Germans as they entered the pitch with a great determination. Experience and accuracy helped Real Madrid get this one and one of the main players of this success was Federico Valverde.
Fede Valverde was named Player of the Match for this game by the UEFA observers panel. The Uruguayan midfielder, put on an impressive display to guide the team to victory by covering quite well two roles across the game as he was first used as a winger and then as a central midfielder. He was practically everywhere giving a huge contribution in the defense and in the offense as well. It was him who scored a sumptuous strike to open the scoring, cutting into the box and bending a beautiful effort just inside the far post with his left foot.
His goal made things much easier for Ancelotti’s men and crushed Leipzig’s momentum as the game was approaching the final 10 minutes. The madridista was thrilled to pick up his award and spoke for the press after the match: “I'm starting to think I'm left-footed. I'm delighted the team has won the game. This is another step towards our goals. There's a long way to go, it's just the second Group Stage game, but it's important to win it"
“This one belongs to the whole team, although only one player ends up getting it. Everyone puts in the effort. The fans helped us out from start to finish. The post-match celebrations were special. I couldn’t wait to score to dedicate it to my mum”, he continued.
Goal dedicated to his mother: “I said to myself that I was capable of scoring today more than ever. It was my way of showing all the affection she shows me and my family. It’s my way of showing her my love. I haven’t spoken to her, but I saw her celebrating on the pitch after the game".
Tough game: “We struggled to get in and around their goal and carve out any clear-cut chances in the first half. In the second half, we carried the ball well. Some of the forwards and midfielders created more chances and we had more space. We failed to put the chances away, but the game opened up after we scored".
Celebration: “Sometimes you might react in that way when things aren't going your way. I also wanted to show that affection and grattitude for how they support me and the team. It was my way of showing the pride of Real Madrid, how we always have to keep fighting”.
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